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Rated Clindamycin for Streptococcus Sp. Report

Diagnosis was Strep Pharyngitis. This was the 2nd antibiotic for strep for me. First one had similar side effects with nausea, racing heartbeat, cold sweats, and lightheadedness. I thought Clindamycin was going to be great, it cleared the infection up in 2 days, but with my IBS being unpredictable for me, this made my colon start twitching almost immediately. Like I said, it was good the first 3 days, taking 300mg 3x a day. After work one day, I took the second dose, took a nap, woke up and was nauseous. The feeling stayed with me from 6pm in the evening until I went back to the doctor the next day. I don't like throwing up at all, I can tolerate nausea but not all night and persistently. I took 9 rounds of this and could not go anymore feeling tired, drowsy, , anxious, and just blah all over. I thought the morning before the urgent care visit I was going to have to get a friend to drive me to the ER due to my wife have strep also. There is a metallic taste Clindamycin, but it is tolerable. I am now on Zpack and hope to finish up what Cleocin and Cefdinir started without anymore issues. Never again for Cleocin and Cefdinir.

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1 Stars

Posted 9 months ago (10/23/2014)1

Rated Clindamycin for Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Report

I had to take this 4x a day for a week to treat MRSA. On about day 3 the side effects kicked in which no one warned me about and I thought I was getting a virus. Terrible heart burn/indigestion, then loss of appetite, then terrible nausea, then vomiting. I finished my week dose and although it treated my staph well, I am still suffering from side effects 3 days later. I also have this terrible thick film on my tongue that makes me feel like I have dry mouth all day/night. This is the 1st time in my life i have googled for drug side effects b.c they have been so awful. I will never take this again and ask for alternatives in the future.

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0.5 Stars

Posted 13 months ago (6/29/2014)0

Rated Clindamycin for Bacterial Vaginosis Report

I had a terrible experience with this medication! On day 3 I developed a reddish , purple skin rash on both hands that burned like they had been in a fire. It began to creep up my wrists and felt tight. After speaking to my pharmacist. (It was a weekend) he recommended Benadryl pills every 4 hours. I am really concerned with the severity of the side effects of this medication.

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5 Stars

Posted 25 months ago (6/20/2013)5

Rated Clindamycin for Acne Report

NOTHING worked for my sons bad acne and boils except thus topical clindamycin. It was the 'answer' as it became controllable and then went away. It was the end of a long road of failed efforts with pharmacy products that did nothing except create further anxiety on how to cure it.

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5 Stars

Posted 34 months ago (9/23/2012)5

Rated Clindamycin for Acne Report

It has only been 2 days with this product, but I am very pleased with this product. Hopefully, the medication continues! As for me, I tried everything out there..literally. I even went organic like lemon, honey, etc. They honestly didn't do anything on my face. I gave clindamycin pads a try..and after even a day, my acne went down like crazy. I still have more to go but I could see the progress. Honestly, acne is a pain in the *** and I will honestly tell you everyone's skin is different. I don't know how many medications I went through before giving this one a try. Just trial-and-error, guys and hopefully it works out for you guys!

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3 Stars

Posted 38 months ago (6/3/2012)3

Rated Clindamycin for Bacteremia Report

Okay, so my doctor had me taking this for an abscess I developed on my leg to avoid a serious infection, and it worked well to aid in clearing the main problem up, mostly, but on day three of taking it, the side effects began. Horrible heartburn, stomach and esophagus felt like it was burning, I was violently heaving for an hour . . . mild diarrhea developed later that night. Following, I experienced horrid stomach pain, burning persisted when medicine was taken later on. I also developed a skin rash on my stomach, legs and sides, lost my appetite for days, had problems swallowing, and I believe it began to give me a yeast infection. . . . So, yes this antibiotic works, but for those who are very sensitive, I would not recommend it since it is very strong and it can cause a multitude of side effects and problems. Oh yes, I think that this medicine might've also caused me to develop a mild fever too.

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0.5 Stars

Posted 42 months ago (2/5/2012)0

Rated Clindamycin for Dental Infection Report

I was given it to make sure I don't get an infection after getting several teeth pulled. Have hives in mouth and back and almost passed out at store yesterday. Been off of it 24 hrs and still having problems. Just like penicillin and sulfa reactions!

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0.5 Stars

Posted 46 months ago (10/10/2011)0

Rated Clindamycin for Skin And Skin Structure Infections Report

I had a skin rash now my mouth is broke out and my throat to. It sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So what good was it?

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0.5 Stars

Posted 47 months ago (9/3/2011)0

Rated Clindamycin for Bacterial Vaginosis Report

The full body hives and rash started after the second dose (300 mg each, 3x day). Started on torso, then slowly spread everywhere (face was mostly spared but irritated). Then came the 99.5-100 degree fever that is still persisting. I also have a sore throat now. My neck looks sunburned, and is peeling.
This was much more extreme than my sulfa drug or delayed penicillin allergies (penicillin rash occurred 10 days after first dose). I'd take those back any day! Be very cautious if you take this, and stop immediately and call your doctor/go to urgent care if you have these symptoms.

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5 Stars

Posted 48 months ago (8/13/2011)5

Rated Clindamycin for Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Report

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